2006-07-18_Minutes--Procès-verbal
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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL - JULY 18, 2006 - 4:30 P.M.
present
Norman McFarlane, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Hooton and Councillors Chase, Court, Farren,
Ferguson, McGuire, Tait, Titus and White
- and -
Terry Totten, City Manager; P. Woods, Common Clerk and
Deputy City Manager; L. Farrell, Solicitor; P. Groody,
Commissioner of Municipal Operations; W. Edwards,
Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; R. Simonds,
Fire Chief; A. Bodechon, Chief of Police; and Jackie Ferrar,
Administrative Assistant
REUNION DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
TENUE A L'HQTEL DE VILLE, LE 18 JUILLElT 2006 A 16 H 30
Sont presents :
Norman McFarlane, maire
la mairesse suppleante Hooton et I~s conseillers Chase, Court,
Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait, Titus et White
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Terry Totten, directeur general; P. Woods, greffier communal et
directeur general adjoint; Mm. L. Farrell, avocate; P. Groody,
commissaire aux operations municijpales; W. Edwards,
commissaire aux services d'inspe~ion et des batiments;
R. Simonds, chef du service d'incerildie; A. Bodechon, chef de
police; et Jackie Ferrar, adjointe administrative.
Mayor McFarlane called the meeting to order and noted thbt Council was to continue
with the agenda items remaining from the July 17, 2006 Cdluncil agenda.
La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McFarlane. II indique q~e Ie conseil s'apprete a
poursuivre I'examen des points qui restent a I'ordre du jou~ du conseil du 17 juillet 2006.
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Risk Analysis of Proposed LNG Gas Line
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOL VED that the Fire Chief be commissioned
with the responsibility of conducting a risk analysis on the ~roposed L.N.G. pipeline,
including but not limited to the criteria identified in the bod~ of the submitted report; that
the Fire Chief be granted permission to seek any external professional advice necessary
to complete the in-depth risk analysis; that this risk analysi~ is completed forthwith in an
effort to ensure that this community is well informed prior t~ the National Energy
Hearings; and the Fire Chief provide a full report on the fintlings to Common Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carri~d.
11. Intervention des membres du conseil
11.1 Analyse des risques du projet de pipeline de g~z naturelliquefie
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
RESOLU qu'on conf~" au chef du service d'incendie
la responsabilite de mener une analyse des risques du pr 'et de pipeline de gaz naturel
liquefie, y compris, entre autres, les criteres determines d ns Ie corps du rapport
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presente; que Ie chef du service d'incendie soit au~. rise a rechercher des conseils
professionnels externes necessaires pour realiser I analyse de risque approfondie; que
ceUe analyse de risque soit effectuee immediatem nt de maniere a ce que la
communaute soit bien informee avant la tenue des audiences de l'Office national de
I'energie; et que Ie chef du service d'incendie pres nte un rapport complet des resultats
au conseil communal.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est ~doptee.
11.3 Funding for Public Transit
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that:
WHEREAS public transit provides essential and u iversal mobility to residents within
Canada's urban areas;
AND WHEREAS public transit increases roadway apacity by offering people a
transportation choice other than the automobile;
AND WHEREAS public transit reduces greenhous gas emissions and air pollution;
AND WHEREAS transit infrastructure investment eeds for Canadian transit systems in
the period 2006-2010 stand at $20.7-billion, with 0 er $5-billion of this amount not
fundable under current programs;
AND WHEREAS municipalities have inadequate r~.. venue tools to finance the full cost of
transit infrastructure; I
THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED that Common COll'ncil calls on the Federal Government
to: T
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Make permanent the federal investment in public t1ansit provided under the public transi
capital trust announced in budget 2006; i
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Ensure that this investment is distributed equitablY'I'to all transit systems across Canada;
Ensure that this investment is over and above an]1 existing federal or provincial funding
already in place. I
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During discussion it was suggested by Councillor ourt that this resolution be forwarded
to FCM, Cities of N.S. Association and the Provin .
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU Q E:
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Question being taken, the motion V'f s carried.
11.3 Financement pour Ie service de transpq en commun
A TTENDU que Ie transport en commun offre une obilite essentielle et universelle aux
residents dans les milieux urbains du Canada;
ET ATTENDU que Ie transport en commun augm nte la capacite routiere en offrant aux
gens un choix de transport different de I'automobil ;
ET ATTENDU que Ie transport en commun reduiti es emissions de gaz a effet de serre
et la pollution de I'air;
ET ATTENDU que les besoins d'investissement ~ matiere d'infrastructure de transport
pour les reseaux de transport canadiens durant I~ periode 2006-2010 s'elevent a
20,7 milliards de dollars, dont plus de 5 milliards ~ dollars ne peuvent etre finances en
vertu des programmes actuels; ,
ET ATTENDU que les municipalites disposent d'c tils de production de revenus
inadequats pour financer Ie coOt total de I'infrastrupture de transport; PAR
CONSEQUENT, IL EST RESOLU que Ie conseil qommunal fasse appel au
gouvernement federal pour:
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rendre permanent I'investissement federal dans Ie transpo en commun verse par
I'entremise de la fiducie pour I'infrastructure du transport e commun annonce dans Ie
budget 2006;
veiller a ce que cet investissement soit distribue de maniEH equitable a tous les reseaux
de transport en commun au Canada;
veiller a ce que cet investissement s'ajoute au finance men federal ou provincial deja
existant.
Au cours de la discussion, Ie conseiller Court a propose q , e cette resolution so it
transmise a la Federation canadienne des municipalites ( M), a l'Association des cites
du Nouveau-Brunswick et a la province.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee
11.4 Invitation to Honourable Madeline Dube - Minis r of Family and
Community Services to Visit the City
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that Ma or McFarlane formally invite
the Honourable Madeline Dube, Minister of Family and Cc> munity Services to Saint
John to view our housing success stories and dialogue wit key participants regarding
our vision for the future.
Question being taken, the motion was carri: d.
11.4 Invitation lancee ill I'honorable Madeleine Dube ministre des Services
familiaux et communautaires, en vue de visiter! la ville
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
RESOLU que Ie mai e McFarlane invite
formellement I'honorable Madeline Dube, ministre des Sel ices familiaux et
communautaires, a Saint John pour constater les exempl s de reussite en matiere de
logement et discuter avec les principaux participants con rnant notre vision de I'avenir.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adopte,
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Horizon Management Development Agreement
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that asl commended by the City
Manager, Common Council amend its resolution of April 0, 2006 with regard to the
Horizon Management Limited Development Agreement follows:
That (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) be rescinded and replac~
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The City of Saint John shall make a total contribution of ,500,000. This contribution
shall be advanced to Horizon Management Limited base on the value of the work
completed as generally laid out on the attached Schedul . For greater clarity,
i. Horizon Management Limited shall invoice the City wit in 15 days of each month end
beginning July 31 st;
ii. The City shall advance its contribution (47.1 % of the alue of the work completed
less a 15% holdback) within 15 days receipt of the invoi provided;
a) Horizon's invoice is accompanied by a certification th t the work as described has
been completed by a certain date;
b) such certification has been prepared by a qualified erl ineer;
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c) certification that Horizon has made payment to it contractor for the full amount (less
applicable holdbacks) of the work completed to thel nvoice date;
d) the City reserves the right to withhold any additil nal monies from the final payment,
to cover any costs for work not completed by Octo r 31 st;
And finally, $650,000. of the $3,500,000. will be ref nded by Horizon Management
Limited to The City of Saint John, based on a rate $2.03 per square foot, based on the
planned build out of the additional 320,000 square eet of retail space. The Developer
has further agreed that once the total "build out" h~ reached 400,000 square feet, the
balance of the $650,000. will be refunded in total. I
Question being taken, the motion w s carried.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les f nctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Entente d'amenagement conclue avec H, rizon Management
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Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
Comme Ie re mmande Ie directeur general, QUE
Ie conseil communal modifie sa resolution du 10 a ril 2006 concernant I'entente
d'amenagement conclue avec Horizon Manageme t Limited comme suit:
Que les points a), b), c), d), e) et f) soient annules t remplaces par:
The City of Saint John doit verser une contribution otale de 3 500 000 $. Cette
contribution doit etre avancee a Horizon Manage nt Limited en fonction de la valeur
des travaux realises, comme Ie presente, de mani re generale, I'annexe ci-jointe. Pour
plus de precision,
i. Horizon Management Limited doit facturer la viii dans un delai de 15 jours apres la
fin du mois a partir du 31 juillet; I
ii. La ville doit avancer sa contribution (47,1 % del!a valeur des travaux realises, moins
une retenue de 15 %) dans un delai de 15 jours s~ivant la reception de la facture
fournie;
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a) la facture d'Horizon s'accompagne d'une attest tion demontrant que les travaux tels
que decrits ont ete realises avant une certaine da ;
b) cette attestation a ete redigee par un ingenieurl ualifie;
c) une attestation a I'effet qu'Horizon a paye Ie m tant total des travaux effectues
jusqu'a la date de facturation (moins les retenues pplicables) a son entrepreneur;
d) la ville se reserve Ie droit de retenir des somm additionnelles du paiement final pou
couvrir Ie cout des travaux non termines avant Ie 1 octobre;
Et, enfin, une somme de 650 000 $ proven ant de~ contribution de 3 500 000 $ sera
remboursee par Horizon Management Limited a e City of Saint John au taux de
2,03 $ Ie pied carre, selon I'amenagement planifi' d'un espace supplementaire de
320 000 pieds carres destine a la vente au detail. e promoteur a egalement convenu
qu'une fois que 1'(( amenagement )) total aura atte t 400 000 pieds carres, Ie reste des
650 000 $ sera rembourse en entier. i
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition es~ adoptee.
12.2 Pension Plan Funding Requirements I
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager,
1. Common Council seek the profession I expertise of Morneau Sobeco i
preparing a "matrix of options" illustrating the e ct on both the Going Concern Defi it
and Solvency Deficiency should, after due con ideration, Common Council choose 0
require increased contributions and/or implem nt planned reductions to any of t e
benefits currently defined in The City of Saint Joh Pension Act.
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2. That the City Solicitor be directed to draft the req ired legislative changes that
are necessary to have the City and Members of the Pia share equally in any special
funding requirements, to share equally in any surpluses a d to impose a minimum level
of Plan Surplus that must be achieved and maintained ~ fore any Plan improvements
can be made. .
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3. That this report be forwarded to the Board of T stees and the various Civic
Unions, the Management Group and the Retirees Associa on for comment.
Discussion ensued regarding the options outlined in the C y Manager's report with
Councillor Court expressing concern regarding the possibi ty of eliminating indexing to
benefits being paid to pensioners on a "go forward basis"; nd a change from a joint and
survivorship pension for members with a spouse, to single life with a five, ten or fifteen
year guarantee. Mr. Totten suggested that Council explor all of the options outlined in
his report. Councillor Farren commented regarding the sol ency deficit, to which Mr.
Totten responded that Council did request that the Provin change the regulations
concerning solvency, which they have, and expressed co erns on the outcome of a
vote by the Plan membership on this issue. He further ex ained that it is his desire to
get the costs on all the options and then present this infor at ion to Council for
consideration. Discussion continued with Mr. Totten advis g against getting into
negotiations for a pension plan with the City employees. uncillor Ferguson questioned
if the Plan was converted to a defined contribution plan w uld this result in stopping up
and closing the present defined benefit plan; to which Mr. I otten responded that would
be a decision to windup the Plan noting the cost involved this process.
(Councillor Court withdrew from the meetin during the above
discussions.) I
Councillor Tait requested that the City Manager provide ~ uncil with the information on
whether or not it is appropriate to proceed at this time wit solvency exemption; and
inquired what the tax impact would be if the total solvenc had to be funded, and what
would it be if the City receives exemption and is requiredl fund the going concern
deficit only. Mr. Totten responded that if no action is take with regard to solvency
exemption the possibility exists that the tax rate would be equired to increase .14 to .16
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Councillor Farren stressed the need for an independent r view in order to determine
where problems exist.
Mayor McFarlane stressed that the City Manager's report contains steps to address the
funding requirements of the Pension Plan, which will be sted, pointing out that no
action is being taken at this time.
Question being taken, the motion was car ed with Councillors Ferguson
and Farren voting "nay".
12.2 Exigences relatives au financement du regime de retraite
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme e recommande Ie directeur
general:
1. Ie conseil communal obtienne I'expertise profe sionnelle de Morneau Sobeco
pour preparer une (( matrice des options)) mo trant I'effet d'un deficit a long
terme et d'un deficit de solvabilite si, apres un examen approfondi, Ie conseil
communal choisit d'exiger une hausse des cotis ions ou de mettre en place les
reductions prevues a I'une ou I'autre des presta ons definies dans la Loi sur Ie
regime de retraite de The City of Saint John.
2. ,'avocat municipal soit charge de rediger les modifications legislatives
necessaires pour que la ville et les participants u regime partagent egalement
les exigences speciales de financement, pour p rtager egalement les surplus et
pour imposer un niveau minimal de surplus a regime qu'il faut atteindre et
maintenir avant de pouvoir apporter des amelior~ ions au regime.
3. ce rapport soit transmis au conseil d'admini 'ration et aux divers syndicats
municipaux, au groupe de gestion et a l'Asso iation des retraites pour qu'i1s
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fassent part de leurs commentaires.
Une discussion s'ensuit au sujet des options soulig ees dans Ie rapport du directeur
general. Le conseiller Court se dit inquiet de la pos ibilite d'eliminer I'indexation des
prestations versees aux retraites periodiquement; une modification permettant de
passer d'une rente reversible au conjoint survivant our les membres ayant un conjoint 8
une rente viagere avec garantie de 5, 10 ou 15 an M. Totten suggere que Ie conseil
examine toutes les options presentees dans ce ra ort. Le conseiller Farren se
prononce au sujet du deficit de solvabilite, 8 quoi Totten repond que Ie conseil a
demande 8 la province de modifier les reglements latifs 8 la solvabilite, ce qu'elle a
fait, et exprime ses inquietudes sur Ie resultat d'un ote des participants au regime sur
cette question. De plus, il explique qu'i1 veut obteni les coats de toutes les options pour
ensuite presenter cette information au conseil pour u'ill'examine. La discussion se
poursuit et M. Totten deconseille d'entamer des ne ociations avec les employes
municipaux 8 I'egard du regime de retraite. Le con iller Ferguson s'interroge Quant 8
savoir s'il faudrait mettre fin aux activites du regim 8 prestations determinees et Ie
fermer s'il eta it converti en regime 8 cotisations de rminees; 8 quoi M. Totten repond
qu'il faudrait decider de liquider Ie regime, precisa Ie coOt de mise en CEuvre de ce
processus.
(Le conseiller Court quitte la reunio au cours des discussions
susmentionnees.)
Le conseiller Tait demande que Ie directeur gene fournisse au conseilles
renseignements a savoir s'il est opportun d'autoris r I'exemption de solvabilite
maintenant; et demande quelles seront les reperc sions fiscales s'il fallait financer la
solvabilite totale, et quelle serait la situation si la vi e reyoit I'exemption et n'est tenue de
financer que Ie deficit a long terme. M. Totten repo d que si rien n'est fait concemant
I'exemption de solvabilite, il est possible qu'il faille ugmenter Ie taux d'imposition de
0.1480.16$.
Le conseiller Farren insiste sur la necessite de pro eder a un examen independant de
maniere a determiner ou se trouvent les probleme .
Le maire McFarlane insiste sur Ie fait que Ie rappo du directeur general renferme des
mesures pour satisfaire les exigences de finance nt du regime de retraite, dont Ie coOt
sera evalue, soulignant qu'aucune mesure n'est pea I'heure actuelle.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est cceptee. Les conseillers Ferguson et
Farren votent contre la proposition.
12.3 Discussion Role of Council
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED at as recommended by the City
Manager, an Open Committee of the Whole meeti g be scheduled for Monday, July 24
at 5 p.m. in the 8th Floor Boardroom with respect t the governance project.
Question being taken, the motion
12.3 Discussion au sujet du role du conseil
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU qu ,comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, une reunion du comite plenier soit fixee ur Ie lundi 24 juillet a 17 h dans la
salle de conference situee au 8" etage relativeme t au projet de gouvemance.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est doptee.
12.4 2006 General Fund Capital Program Adj
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED hat as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council approve the revisions 0 the 2006 General Fund Capital
Program, as outlined in the submitted report.
Question being taken, the motion s carried.
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12.4 Modifications au programme d'immobilisations u fonds d'administration
pour 2006
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comm Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie conseil communal approuve les ajustements a programme d'immobilisations
du fonds d'administration 2006, tel que Ie souligne Ie rapp rt presente.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adopte
12.5 Contract 2006-10 - Grannan Street (Germain to rince William Street)-
Street Reconstruction
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as
Manager, Contract 2006-10: Grannan Street (Germain to
Reconstruction be awarded to Maguire Excavating Ltd., a
$377,670. as calculated based on estimated quantities, a
Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary c
commended by the City
rince William Street) - Street
its tendered price of
further that the Mayor and
tract documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carri
12.5 Contrat 2006-10: Travaux de refection de la ru Grannan (de la rue
Germain a la rue Prince William)
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, com Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie contrat nO 2006-10 relatif aux travaux de refect n de la rue Grannan (de la
rue Germain a la rue Prince William) soit accorde a Magu e Excavating Ltd., au prix
offert de 377 670 $, etabli a partir de quantites estimative ,et que Ie maire et Ie greffier
communal soient autorises a signer les documents contra tuels necessaires.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adopte "
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12.6 Contract 2006-19 - Loch Lomond Road/Ocean estway - Asphalt Concrete
Resurfacing
commended by the City
estway - Asphalt Concrete
m, be awarded to the low
$1,421,015., as calculated
r and Common Clerk be
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as
Manager, Contract 2006-19: Loch Lomond Road/Ocean
Resurfacing, Municipal Designated Highways Grant Prog
tenderer, Classic Construction Ltd., at its tendered price
based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Ma
authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. i
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Question being taken, the motion was carr ~d.
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12.6 Contrat 2006-19: Resurfagage du chemin Loc : Lomond et de la voie Ocean
Ouest au moyen de beton asphaltique
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, com e Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie contrat 2006-19 relatif au resurfayage du che in Loch Lomond et de la voie
Ocean Ouest au moyen de beton asphaltique, dans Ie ca re du programme de
subventions pour la refection des routes municipales des gnees, soit accorde au
soumissionnaire moins-disant, Classic Construction Ltd., ~u prix offert de 1 421 015 $,
etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient
autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessair ~.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adopt~~.
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12.7 Design and Project Management - Saint ohn East Sanitary Sewer
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED t at as recommended by the City
Manager, the proposal of Hydro-Com Technologie for engineering services (d~sign and
project management) for Saint John East Sanitary ewer Inflow/lnfiltration Reduction
Program Phase IV and Manhole Rehabilitation De gn and Inspection Services, be
accepted; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk e authorized to execute the
appropriate documentation in that regard.
Question being taken, the motion w s carried.
12.7 Conception et gestion de projet - Egout sanitaires dans Saint John Est
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White ,
RESOLU qu i comme Ie recommande Ie pirecteur
general, la proposition presentee par Hydro-Comechnologies Ltd., relativem~nt aux
services d'ingenierie (conception et gestion de pro rt) visant la phase IV du prqgramme
de reduction du captage et d'infiltration des egout Isanitaires dans Saint John ~st et la i
conception de la remise en etat et services d'insp ~tion des trous d'homme, sqit I
acceptee et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal s ient autorises a signer les documents
appropries a cet egard.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est doptee.
12.9 Sale of Stopped Up and Closed Streets
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED hat as recommended by thEl City
Manager, The City of Saint John sell the fee simpl interest in PID Number 55179352,
subject to any necessary municipal or public utilit services easements/easem~nts for
municipal or public utilities to Horizon Manageme t Limited for $22,750. (plus ST, if ~
applicable); plus the cost of advertising for the sto ping-up and closure of the rmer Cit
streets with the sale of this property to be conclud d on or before October 31, 006; and
the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to si In any necessary documents required:
to finalize this transaction. I
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Question being taken, the motion as carried.
(Councillor Chase withdrew from t e meeting.)
12.9 Vente de rues bam~es et fermees Ii la c rculation
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU qu ,comme Ie recommande Ie directeur i
general, The City of Saint John vende I'interiH en lef simple portant Ie NID 55179352, i
sous reserve de servitudes a des fins de services municipaux et d'utilite publique requisi
a Horizon Management Limited pour la somme d 22750 $ (TVH en sus, s'i1 'I a lieu); I
plus Ie coOt de publication des annonces relative a I'interruption de la circula~ion et de I
la fermeture des anciennes rues de la ville, dont I vente de cette propriete sera conclu~
au plus tard Ie 31 octobre 2006; et que Ie maire e Ie greffier communal soienti autorises I
a signer toute documentation exigee afin de conc ure ladite transaction. I
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition es adoptee.
(Le conseiller Chase quitte la reun on.)
12.10 Red Head Secondary Access Road - P rtion of Crown Reserved Road
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the City of Saint John purchase the feel simple interest in a 2,718 square
metre +/- portion of a Crown Reserved Road, identified on the submitted plan as Parcel
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Question being taken, the motion was carri
06-23 from Her Majesty The Queen, as represented by th
Resources for $250.
12.10 Voie d'acces secondaire Red Head . Tron~on d chemin reserve de la
Couronne
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
R~SOLU que, comm Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, The City of Saint John acquiere I'interet en fief si pie d'un tronyon d'environ
2718 metres carres d'un chemin reserve de la Couronne, Identifie sur Ie plan presente
comme la parcelle 06-23 de Sa Majeste la Reine, represe tee par Ie ministre des
Ressources naturelles, pour la somme de 250 $.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adopte
12.11 Simpson Drive Wastewater Pumping Station - echanical and Electrical
Failure
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as ecommended by the City
Manager, the submitted report containing information reg rding the mechanical and
electrical failure at the Simpson Drive Wastewater Pumpi 9 Station ryvWPS), be
received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carri d.
(Councillor Chase re-entered the meeting.)
12.11 Panne electrique et mecanique au poste de po page des eaux usees de la
promenade Simpson
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
R~SOLU que, com e Ie recommande Ie directe\,lr
general, Ie rapport presente renfermant les renseigneme ts sur la panne mecanique $t
electrique au poste de pompage des eaux usees (SPEU) de la promenade Simpson soit
accepte a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adopte .
(Le conseiller Chase se joint a nouveau a a reunion.)
12.12 Tender -Interior Renovations Charles Gorman Arena
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the tender submitted by Melrose Construction td. in the amount of $142,odlo.,
plus tax, for the supply of all labour, materials, tools and quipment necessary to
successfully complete the required interior renovations t the Charles Gorman Arena,: be
accepted.
Question being taken, the motion was car led.
12.12 Sou mission relative aux travaux de renovatio interieure effectues a I'arl'ma
Charles Gorman
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
R~SOLU que, com e Ie recommande Ie direct$ur
general, la sou mission presentee par I'entreprise Melros Construction Ltd., au mon*nt
de 142000 $, TVH en sus, relativement a I'approvisionn ment de la totalite de la maln-
d'ceuvre, du materiel, des outils et de I'equipement nece sa ires pour mener a bien les
renovations interieures a apporter a I'arena Charles Gorran, soit acceptee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adopt e.
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13. Committee Reports
13.1 Saint John Transit Commission Re New acUity
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED t at the letter from the Saint John
Transit Commission advising Council regarding th possibility of building a new
maintenance and head office facility and the timeli Ie involved, be received for
information.
Question being taken, the motion w s carried.
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Commission de transport de Saint John. Nouvelle installation
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU qu la lettre de la Commission de
transport de Saint John informant Ie conseil de la ossibilite de construire un nouvel
etablissement abritant I'entretien et Ie bureau cent ai, et Ie calendrier requis, sdit
acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est
13.2 Saint John Transit Commission - Letter f Thanks
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED hat the letter from the Saint John
Transit Commission regarding the resignation of uncillor Christopher Titus Clnd Dallas
Moyer from the Commission and advising Council of the meaningful work thes~ men
have accomplished on behalf of Saint John Transi , be received for information, and a
letter of appreciation be sent to Councillor Titus a d Dallas Moyer.
Question being taken, the motion
Councillors expressed their appreciation for the e orts and leadership of Councillor Titus
during his tenure on the Saint John Transit Comm ssion.
13.2 Commission de transport de Saint Joh - Lettre de remerciements
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU qu la lettre de la Commission de
transport de Saint John au sujet de la demission u conseiller Christopher Titus et de
Dallas Moyer de la Commission, informant Ie con eil du travail serieux que cel>
personnes ont accompli pour Ie compte de la Co mission de transport de Saint John,
soit reyue a titre informatif et qu'une lettre de rem rciements soit envoyee au G;onseiller
Titus et a Dallas Moyer.
Les conseillers expriment leur reconnaissance de efforts et du leadership duconseiller
Titus durant son mandat avec la Commission de ransport de Saint John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition es adoptee.
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13.3 Saint John Parking Commission - App intment of Michael Marsh," as a
By-law Enforcement Officer
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVE that pursuant to Section 14 pf the
Police Act of the Province of New Brunswick, the Common Council of the Cit~ of Saint
John does hereby appoint the following member f the Canadian Corps of
Commissionaires as By-Law Enforcement Office. with the responsibility and authority
enforce provisions of the Parking Meter By-Law <lnd the provisions of Section 5,
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Section 7, Section 8(1), and Section 15 of the Saint John raffic By-Law, namely:
Michael Marshall, and further that this appointment shall c ntinue until such time as thej
appointee ceases to be a member of the Canadian Corps f Commissionaires or until !
the appointment is rescinded by Common Council, whiche er comes first.
Question being taken, the motion was carri d.
13.3 Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint Joh relativement ala
nomination de Michael Marshall a titre d'agent 'execution des arretes
municipaux
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
QU'en vertu de I'artic e 14 de la Loi sur la police qe
la province du Nouveau-Brunswick, Ie conseil communal e The City of Saint John, par
les presentes, nomme Ie membre suivant du Corps canad en des commissaires, a titrl
d'agente chargee de I'execution des arn3tes municipaux, i vestie de la responsabilite t
de I'autorite d'appliquer les dispositions de I'arrete sur les arcometres et les dispositi ns
des articles 5, 7, 8(1) et 15 de I'arrete sur la circulation, c' st-a-dire Michael Marshall e ,
de plus, que cette nomination so it en vigueur jusqu'a tel oment ou cette demiere ces e
d'etre membre du Corps canadien des commissaires ou j squ'a ce que telle nominatidn
soit annulee par Ie conseil communal, selon la premiere e entualite.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adopte~.
13.4 Saint John Transit Commission - Annual Report December 2005
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor White r
RESOLVED that the 2005 Annual Report for Sai t
John Transit, be received for information.
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13.4 Commission de transport de Saint John relatiViement au rapport annuel ~e
decembre 2005
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que Ie rapport annuel de 2005 de la
Commission de transport de Saint John soit accepte a @e informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.5 Saint John Industrial Parks - Ongoing Developments
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the letter from Saint John
Industrial Parks Ltd. informing Council of the ongoing developments within the Industtial
Parks, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.5 Saint John Industrial Parks. Developpements en cours
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que la lettre de Saint John Industrial
Parks Ltd. informant Ie conseil des developpements en dours dans les parcs industrilills
so it acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Planning Advisory Committee - Proposed Subdivision Assent - 310.336
Westmorland Road
13.6
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the planning
Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to one or more subdivision plansl in one
or more phases, for the proposed East Point shopping centre development at 3~0-336
Westmorland Road, with respect to the proposed Retail Drive public street and yvidening
of the Westmorland Road public street right-of-way, as well as any required municipal
services easements and public utility easements.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.6 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant que soit approuve Ie projet
de lotissement au 310-336, chemin Westmorland
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie q;omite
consultatif d'urbanisme, Ie conseil communal approuve un ou plusieurs plans de
lotissement, en une ou plusieurs phases, dans Ie cadre du projet de constructidn d'un
centre commercial a East Point situe au 310-336, chemin Westmorland, relativ,ment au
projet de rue publique portant Ie nom de promenade Retail et d'elargissement eje la voie
de circulation generale du chemin Westmorland, ainsi que les servitudes de services
municipaux et les servitudes d'utilite publique requises.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
15. General Correspondence
15.4 Request for Financial Assistance from Health and Wellness Expo
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the letter from Health and
Wellness Expo requesting financial assistance for a conference to be held at the Trade
and Convention Centre on August 12, 2006, be referred to the City Manager. .
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15. Correspondance generale
15.4 Demande d'aide financiere provenant de Health and Wellness Expp
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la demande d'aide financiere de
Health and Wellness Expo pour la tenue d'une conference au centre des cong~es Ie 12
aoOt 2006 soit transmise au directeur general.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
15.5 Letter from Gerry Hudson Regarding Charge for Parking at St. Joseph's
Hospital
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Tait
RESOLVED that the letter from Gerry Hudson
expressing concern with regard to the decision to charge for parking at St. Joseph's
Hospital and how it will effect seniors on a fixed income, be referred to the Saiht John
Parking Commission.
Councillor Tait distributed a document providing details on the St. Joseph's HGspital
parking project for Council's information and requested that this information also be
forwarded to the Parking Commission.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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15.5 Lettre de Gerry Hudson concernant les frais de stationnement a I'hopital
St. Joseph's
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Tait
RESOLU que la lettre de Gerry Hudson expriman~
ses inquietudes concernant la decision d'imposer des frais de stationnement a I'hopital
S1. Joseph's et les repercussions que cette decision aura sur les personnes agees a
revenu fixe soit transmise a la Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John.
Le conseiller Tait distribue un document presentant les details du projet de
stationnement de I'hopital S1. Joseph's a titre informatif pour Ie conseil et demande que
ces renseignements soient egalement transmis a la Commission sur Ie stationnemen1.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
15.6 Canaport Community Environment Liaison Committee
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Tait
RESOLVED that the letter from the Can aport
Community Environmental Committee regarding heavy truck traffic and the damage it
has caused to the existing Red Head Road, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15.6 Comite de liaison environnemental communautaire de Canaport
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Tait
RESOLU que la lettre du Comite environnemental
communautaire de Canaport concernant la circulation de camions lourds et les
dommages qu'elle a causes au chemin Red Head existant soit acceptee a titre
informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
15.7 Amalgamated Transit Union
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the letter from Tony Freake,
President of the Amalgamated Transit Union requesting to meet with Council and the
Pension Board to discuss acceptance into the City Pension Plan, be referred to the City
Solicitor.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15.7 Syndicat uni du transport
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la lettre de Tony Freake, president
du Syndicat uni du transport, demandant la tenue d'une rencontre avec Ie conseil et 1$
commission des pensions pour discuter de I'acceptation au regime de retraite de la ville
soit transmise a I'avocat municipal.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16. Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjoumed at 6:30 p.m.
16. Cloture de la reunion
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 18 h 30.
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